Froideur (en. Coldness)

/fʁwadœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of low temperatures, absence of heat.
The coldness of this room is unpleasant.
La froideur de cette pièce est désagréable.
Indifferent or emotionally distant attitude.
His coldness in this situation surprised me.
Sa froideur dans cette situation m'a surpris.
Lack of human warmth or friendship.
I felt a coldness in his words.
J'ai ressenti une froideur dans ses paroles.

Etymology

From Old French 'froideur', derived from 'froid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with a cold heart
lacking compassion or empathy.
au cœur froid
coldness of relationships
lack of warmth in interpersonal relationships.
froideur des relations

Related Words

cold
State of low temperature.
froid
cold (feminine)
Lacking warmth.
froide
coldly
In a cold or distant manner.
froidement

Slang Meanings

Lack of enthusiasm or passion.
He's always in coldness mode, not very fun.
Il est toujours en mode froideur, pas très fun.
Marked indifference in a relationship.
His coldness is almost palpable at this gathering.
Sa froideur est presque palpable dans cette soirée.